Sparky's Dog Days of Summer

Cool off this summer with a trip to the splash pad and a special visit from the Oakville Fire department.

Bring the whole family for a chance to meet the fire crew, check out the fire truck, take part in activities and get some practical information and tips for preventing fires and staying safe.

Panago Pizza will also be on site, selling pizza slices for $2 each and water or pop for $1 each, with proceeds going to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.

Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at:

July 6: Old Abby Lane
July 13: Wynten Way
July 20: Sixteen Hollow
July 27: Neyagawa
August 3: Valleybrook
August 10: Fowley Park
August 17: Valleyridge

Tours and truck bookings

Guided fire station tours and/or truck visits are available for groups.

• Visits must be booked one to three weeks in advance.

To book a visit email glenn.barwell@oakville.ca or alicia.petz@oakville.ca the following information:

• Date and time of event
• Type of event (class visit, street party)
• Contact information (name, phone number, email)
• Brief outline of the event
• Reason you want the fire department to attend/reason for station visit
• Location of visit (i.e. closest station, or event address)

Please note: crews may leave at a moment’s notice to attend to an emergency.

Oakville Fire Department demonstrates fire growth and the importance of an escape plan in new video

In this video the Oakville Fire Department provides a visual demonstration showing how quickly a bedroom fire can spread when there is no sprinkler system.

Watch the growth of the fire, and learn the importance of having working smoke alarms in every bedroom, as well as a home escape plan.

Kitchen fire safety videos

• Cam reminds you to stand by your pan
• Gary wants you to create a kid-free zone while cooking
• Glenn tells us to keep our cooking area clear of clutter
• Kevin talks about the hazards of loose clothing and how to treat a burn
• Sean reminds you to keep pot lids nearby when cooking